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Documentary by Dr. Arsh Khaira (PhD) about coming home to the birthplace of his Grandfather Darshan Khaira in Pakistan. Dedicated to the memory of Darshan Khaira. Special Thanks to YAQOOB SHAH (Gilgit Baltistan/Canada), my spiritual and adopted family in Khyber village (GB), all my friends/family in Gilgit Baltistan and especially my KHAIRA family in PAKISTAN. All music in this video by Arsh Khaira. Here is the link to the song I wrote for my grandpa which we filmed during this trip: https://youtu.be/55JSQq5szIU?si=WKk3e4_zCypZ20ux

Step into a heartfelt journey of nostalgia and heritage with the mesmerizing music video for The Return, directed and shot by Mazuz. The song is by Arsh Khaira. This music video encapsulates the essence of familial roots and the poignant tale of returning to one's ancestral homeland. In the song, Arsh Khaira, born and raised in Canada, pays homage to his grandfather's legacy. Delving into history and emotion, the song narrates the story of a man retracing his roots back to the homeland of his grandfather. Through the lyrics Arsh Khaira captures the essence of remembrance, reliving the past, and cherishing the memories that bind generations together. Mazuz brings Arsh Khaira's evocative lyrics to life in this visually captivating music video. His direction and cinematography, resonates with the essence of the song, painting a vivid picture of longing, reflection, and connection to one's heritage. Arsh Khaira's musical tribute holds a special significance as he traces his family's journey through time and borders. With his father's migration from India to Canada and his grandfather's poignant move from Pakistan to India during the partition of 1947, Arsh weaves a narrative that transcends geographical boundaries and celebrates the enduring bond between past and present. Join us on a profound musical voyage as Arsh Khaira's poignant lyrics and Mazuz's visual storytelling converge in a harmonious blend of artistry and emotion. Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring melodies and evocative imagery that pay homage to the indelible memories of a grandfather's legacy. Let the music take you on a poignant journey of remembrance and heritage. The Return Music Video Music Credits Vocals & Guitar: Arsh Khaira Vocals: Tehzeeb Khaira Bass: Darren Batuik Drums: Blair Brown Video Credits Cast: Qayum Sakhi Ali Haider Yaqoob Sakhi Director: Mazuz AD: Hamayun Zaki Cinematographer: Mazuz Project Manager: Rahim Dad Post Production: Mazuz Travel Partner: BlackMountJourneys Website: www.arshkhaira.com Location: Hunza, North Pakistan Mazuz has also produced Khowar songs / Chitrali songs, Kalashi songs / Kalasha songs, Wakhi songs, Burushaski songs, Shina songs, Persian songs / Farsi songs and Pashto songs. You can find these here on the channel. Mazuz is a music producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, field recordist, and filmmaker from Hunza. He has produced several songs, music videos, films, and documentaries. #ArshKhaira #Mazuz #MusicVideo #SongTitle #Heritage #Nostalgia #Partition1947 #AncestralHomeland #FamilyLegacy Music Video The Return

HOSHEKH is Bass Guitar / Backing Vox: Darren Batuik Drums: Blair Brown Lead Guitar: James Davies Guitar / Lead Vox: Arsh Khaira I CRY OUT Music: Khaira/Davies/Batuik/Brown Lyrics: Khaira www.hoshekh.com

Arsh Khaira of Hoshekh performs The Needle and the Damage Done Words and Music by Neil Young

Skip ahead through chapters if you are not interested in my comments and just want to hear the guitar. Arsh Khaira of the band Hoshekh with a recently acquired original 1970 Epiphone ET270 (1802T). Historically significant from the early history of Nirvana. Unboxing, reveal, significance, tone-test. See the video on my channel about my visit to Seattle to see original Nirvana gear, Viretta Park and the home of Kurt Cobain. www.ArshKhaira.com www.Hoshekh.com 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Unboxing 01:18 My Kurt Cobain Guitar Collection 03:14 Pedalboard and Amp Setup 04:48 Plugging In and Significance 06:31 Tone Test 12:16 Concluding Thoughts

Dr. Arsh Khaira - who holds a PhD in Music from the University of Alberta -goes on a pilgrimage to Seattle, WA, to visit sites of spiritual significance for himself as a devoted Nirvana fan. Arsh began his musical journey by taking up the guitar in 1994, around the same time as the passing of Kurt Cobain. Cobain's playing style, and lyrics have had a profound effect on Arsh through his own life journey. Arsh would consider Cobain to be his primary influence as an artist, and the late 80's and early 90's Grunge music scene as definitive of his own musical foundation. Arsh has played in several Alternative bands with many albums to his name. He currently sings and plays guitar in the band HOSHEKH. Check out other videos on this channel for some of his latest music.

Directed by Alizain Mevawala Globe N' Us Productions - Alishan Mevawala HOSHEKH: Blair Brown - Drums James Davies - Bass Arsh Khaira - Guitar / Vocals Original bandmates Blair Brown and Arsh Khaira who formed and played in Broken Angel from 1997-2003 come together again after 20 years to rekindle their musical friendship. Joining them is the respected veteran of the Edmonton Music Scene, one of the founding members of Hoshekh (2008), and old friend - James Davies - (Of Angels, Randy Graves, Puppet). The friendship of Blair and Arsh traces back to when the two of them met in Junior High, forming their first band Broken Angel. James and Arsh met in 2003, after a show for James' band Puppet, which led to Arsh joining the band as a bass player. James and Arsh later formed Hoshekh in 2008. www.hoshekh.com Hoshekh, is a Hebrew word that represents the most powerful form of darkness that exists in the universe. This is not only a literal, or a physical darkness, but a spiritual darkness as described in the Book of Exodus. ​Hoshekh is the 'minimalist-grunge' music of Blair Brown, James Davies and Arsh Khaira. The music of Hoshekh is recorded with as much analog equipment as possible and minimal processing through the DAW. On this track, there is a single guitar, single bass, drums and a single vocal. Each instrument was recorded in one take with no "punch-ins" or "overdubs." The intro features a 1960 Eminence Organ made in Holland as well as a Mooger Fooger Ring Modulator. Guitar and bass amps are all vintage reissues and the Drum Kit is a 1980's Pearl. Microphones used on this recording include AKG C414, Seinheiser 421, SM 57, SM 58 and others. The distorted guitar sound is a RAT into a Big Muff, with MXR Phase 90 on the solo. The bass is run through an Ampeg SVT 300 and 8x10 cab. The track was mixed on an analog mixer. The primary focus is to create raw grunge-rock music with an independent punk sensibility. The DIY attitude is very important. That being said, pedals, amplifiers, mics, mixers, etc. are all “punk-certified,” rather than some of the gear found in more “pretentious and extremely expensive” studios. BLAIR: “It’s been wonderful to reconnect with old friends after this much time apart. Our lives may have taken us in all kinds of directions but music will always be there to keep us together in spirit. It was like we hadn’t missed a day playing together again after all this time.” JAMES: “As a young kid I started off playing shows in the battle of the bands scene then later finding my own scene. Edmonton has always been a supportive musical community full of great musicians. Scenes have always been a bit clicky, you play shows with the same bands of your genre and it can seem like that’s the Edmonton music scene but when you broaden your genre interests you find out that every genre has its own scene. I’ve managed to flow through most of the scenes in Edmonton and the one thing they all have in common is a real sense of camaraderie. Now that I’m older in a totally different scene - the wedding cover band circuit, I am out of touch with the current scene. It’s seemed either I got too old or there aren’t a lot of bands playing shows. This could be due to the venue crisis since Covid 19. We lost a lot of great venues and while there are still shows being put on we’ve lost the venues that created these tight musical communities ” ARSH: "The purpose of this music is to function as a creative outlet to channel emotions, frustrations, pain and feelings through a style that resonates most closely with my soul. These songs are not written and recorded because I hope or think people will like them, they are made because they need to be made, because these thoughts and feelings need to get out of me and into the atmosphere. The connection I share with Blair and James is conducive to this. They get me. They know what I’m trying to pull out of myself. If others can relate to these feelings, and connect to the music in any way, however lightly, or perhaps deeply and profound, then this contributes to my own sense of contentment, maybe it makes me feel like I am understood in a real and human way." Hoshekh draws inspiration from punk and grunge music of the late 80’s and early 90’s. Particularly those recordings that are less flashy, less commercial, less expensive - and subsequently less known. And the LORD said unto Moses: 'Stretch out thy hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness (HOSHEKH) over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt.'

WARNING: This video contains graphic scenes of self-harm and substance abuse. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, help is available. In Canada, you can call Talk Suicide Canada on 1-833-456-4566 to get help. Lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Si vous ou quelqu’un que vous connaissez êtes en difficulté, de l’aide est disponible pour parler du suicide. Au Canada, vous pouvez appeler Parlons suicide Canada au 1-833-456-4566, 24 heures sur 24, sept jours sur sept, pour obtenir de l’aide. Directed by Patrick Strevens Starring: Faizel Janmohamed Jenn Repp Barret Coates Ehjae Chan Cinematography: Sam Reid Gabriel Lima Special Effects Makeup: Courtney Raham Grips: Austin De Leon Matt Altstadt Production Assistant: Trevor Wiebe Stunt Coordinator Barret Coates Special Thanks To: Devan Bailey Will Cardinal-Mawer Additional Camera and Timelapses: Patrick Strevens Edited by: Patrick Strevens Words and Music by Arsh Khaira Mixed and Mastered by Ari Mastoras www.ArshKhaira.com

In this video, Arsh Khaira demos his 52 year old Univox Hi-Flier Phase 2 by performing one of his songs. Song: Sacred Place Words and Music: Arsh Khaira Guitar: Original 1970 Univox Hi Flier Phase 2 Amp: 1964 Supro Thunderbolt Reissue Mics: Room (AKG C414); Vocal (SM58); Amplifier (SM421) Pedals: OD808, RAT, DynaComp, TC HOF Reverb, Boost/Line-Driver www.ArshKhaira.com

In this video Arsh Khaira reveals an original 1970 Univox Hi Flier Phase 2 guitar. This 52 year old piece of equipment was purchased through Reverb from a seller in Ottawa. In the next video (see link below), Arsh demos the Hi Flier by performing one of his songs. https://youtu.be/HV3Kw89GS6Q For more information about Arsh Khaira please visit: www.ArshKhaira.com

Dr. Arsh Khaira is a musician, scholar and writer from Sherwood Park, AB, CAN. Check out the channel for more content including Music Videos, Lectures, Podcasts and more. www.ArshKhaira.com

Patrick Strevens with North Bank Media interviews Arsh Khaira in this podcast. They talk about Arsh's musical and scholarly work, as well as the release of his upcoming book. See the episode website here: https://rss.com/podcasts/northbankmediapodcast/245987/

Many of Arsh Khaira's songs deal directly with real-world issues like racism and colonization (Blood Diamonds), or the conflicts in Israel-Palestine (Smoke), and South-Asia (Kashmir). In this video segment produced by Geoff McMaster, Khaira discusses how he uses his own unique style of Protest Music to raise awareness about issues that he feels very personally connected to. Smoke - A Plea for Peace in Israel-Palestine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5zfTtIIh6E Blood Diamonds - Addressing the Roots of Racism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZwQM6c33D8 Kashmir - A Song for Peace in South-Asia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_jt8RXl8Lc

A powerful anti-war song written by Arsh Khaira featuring international artists Amo and More J from Kenya on Backing Vocals, Matt Love from the United States on Drums, and Dr. Michael Frishkopf on Keyboards. This project was completed with the support of Dr. Michael Frishkopf and his collaborative project the Trance-Cultural Orchestra. https://tranceculturalorchestra.bandcamp.com/ Engineered and Mastered by Ari Mastoras. This song was written by Arsh Khaira. www.ArshKhaira.com Smoke (Words and Music by Arsh Khaira) Featuring: Dr. Arsh Khaira – Vocals/Guitar Dr. Michael Frishkopf – Keyboards/Bass AMO (Kenya) – Backing Vocals More J (Kenya) – Backing Vocals Matt Love – Drums Lyrics: How many are the ways to be protected? Do you see one? How many are the ways to be infected? That’s the worst one. Take what they give and then steal their country, With an A-bomb. Send all of your needles and all of your medicines, With your big guns drawn. One day you’ll wake up, See the sky lit up. But there is no sun, Only smoke and Guns. Bombs. Guns. How many are the ways to get to Freedom Town? To be let down? Get there with your backs to the walls, And your eyes to the skies, We’re all occupied. One day you’ll wake up, See the sky lit up. But there is no sun, Only smoke and Guns. Bombs. Guns.

www.ArshKhaira.com Arsh Khaira performs some of his popular songs from two decades ago. All Words and Music by Arsh Khaira.

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www.ArshKhaira.com Arsh Khaira's "Blood Diamonds" is a statement to the devastation and lasting legacy of colonialism throughout the world. Politicians continue to make fools of us by commoditizing our pride and capitalizing on the emotions of communities affected by drugs, gang violence, and war - as well as other forms of cultural genocide inflicted to demoralize minority communities. The creation of nation-states based on arbitrary lines drawn by colonists dividing communities that were mutually interdependent for centuries was done with one purpose in mind - to leave future generations locked in conflict over resources and disputed territories and to divide historically interdependent ethnic and religious groups (divide and rule). Words and Music: Arsh Khaira Filmed and Edited: RADD FILMS Mixing: Terry Tran Mastering: Howie Weinberg Check out www.arshkhaira.com for more content! Blood Diamonds You rewrite the pages of all that went down, We can't state the facts, 'cause that's not allowed. Can't feed the hungry with all your lies, Drugs are your weapon in this genocide. You've taken the lion's share of their pride, So we'll cast our votes for only your side. Losing their rights, I'm losing my mind, Can't break the chains you've tied on so tight. All the lies they're telling you Straight to your face You believe it all There's no place for the truth In this game of black hearts They're watching you fall I'm ready to believe All's not lost and someday they will see It's not enough for me Drag you down and keep you from your dreams It's all for the taking, So quick in your act, Stealing the clothes right off of their backs. I couldn't help but forget the truth, Just like it was told in yesterday's news. All the lies they're telling you Straight to your face You believe it all There's no place for the truth In this game of black hearts They're watching you fall I'm ready to believe All's not lost and someday they will see It's not enough for me Drag you down and keep you from your dreams Your opium wars and fake nationhood, Blood diamonds, they just look so good. Post-partition stress disorder, Bodies divided at your border. I'm ready to believe All's not lost and someday they will see It's not enough for me Drag you down and keep you from your dreams

Words and Music by Arsh Khaira Arsh Khaira is a Singer/Songwriter from Canada www.hoshekh.com www.arshkhaira.com www.arshkhaira.bandcamp.com [Romeo and Juliet: Act 1, Scene 1] And private in his chamber pens himself, Shuts up his windows, locks fair daylight out, And makes himself an artificial night. Black and portentous must this humor prove Unless good counsel may the cause remove. Stock Footage Used From: freestockfootagearchive.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0OPOsN3kA8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lR6pu22eRc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcH0ZSAhiWk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7wH9Rllja4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqI2Lr99Tdw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KjWh9s0xYI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36PCNTHnDCk Other Stock Footage From: 99darkshadows Free Stock Footage HD OrangeHDCom Nabil Attalla Johann Mynhardt Africa Travel Channel

Words and Music by Arsh Khaira from Alberta, Canada. Directed by Yaqoob Laskir www.arshkhaira.com www.arshkhaira.bandcamp.com

To address the epidemic usage of drugs in Punjab, Arsh Khaira brings to light some of the concerns and impacts of this issue and then performs Neal Young's "The Needle and the Damage Done" to a live audience. Dr. Arsh Khaira is fluent in Dari (Afghan Farsi) and has been studying the language in great detail since 2006. He holds a PhD in Ethnomusicology from the University of Alberta where his research focused on the relationship between Sikhism and Islam as well as the deep connections between East and West Punjab. www.arshkhaira.com www.arshkhaira.bandcamp.com

Ten Years Ago - A Tribute to Kurt Cobain Words and Music by Arsh Khaira Featuring - Warning Signs Recording Engineer: Eric Cheng www.arshkhaira.bandcamp.com www.arshkhaira.com Ten Years Ago - Walk me to the cedar-door, I want to stare right at his tomb. This is the year, for sure I'll go, This is the year, this I know. Pull my hair over my eyes, Follow the path that you chose. Climb and crawl, to your plateau, Stop the drop, another rose. Light a match, Burn the wax, Sing his songs, Burn his tracks. The other two, They didn't show, They left you there, Ten years ago. Walk me to the cedar-door, I want to stare right at his tomb. This is the year, for sure I'll go, This is the year, this I know. Light a match, Burn the wax, Sing his songs, Burn his tracks. The other two, They didn't show, They left you there, Ten years ago. Walk me to the cedar-door, I want to stare right at his tomb. This is the year, for sure I'll go, This is the year, this I know. -------- Featuring Warning Signs: Nic Dublanko - Drums Ryan Sopka - Bass Devin Keer - Guitar Eric Cheng - Guitar Arsh Khaira - Lead Vocals/Guitar

Songs in this part: 6. Never Get Outtah Here Portraits were: Arsh Khaira Eric Cheng Jim Cumming Chris Blackmore Eric Ing Fontaine Schaerer Taylor Schaerer Download the music here: www.arshkhaira.bandcamp.com www.arshkhaira.com

Songs in this part: 4. Heard the Bomb!... But Felt No Heat. Portraits were: Eric Cheng Arsh Khaira Fonatine Schaerer Taylor Schaerer Eric Ing Chris Blackmore Jim Cumming Download the album here: www.arshkhaira.bandcamp.com www.arshkhaira.com

Songs in this part: 5. Just Buy the Lies Portraits were: Arsh Khaira Eric Cheng Eric Ing Chris Blackmore Fontaine Schaerer Jim Cumming Taylor Schaerer Download the album here: www.arshkhaira.bandcamp.com www.arshkhaira.com

Songs in this part: 3. Memoria Portraits were: Eric Cheng Arsh Khaira Jim Cumming Chris Blackmore Fontaine Schaerer Taylor Schaerer Eric Ing Download the album here: www.arshkhaira.bandcamp.com www.arshkhaira.com

Songs in this part of the concert: 1. Smoke 2. Rainbows in Gasoline Portraits were: Eric Cheng Arsh Khaira Taylor Schaerer Fontaine Schaerer Eric Ing Chris Blackmore Jim Cumming Download the album here: www.arshkhaira.bandcamp.com www.arshkhaira.com

Words and Music by Arsh Khaira www.arshkhaira.com

Arsh Khaira with his band Portraits performing live in Kelowna. This song is called "I heard the Bomb!... But Felt no Heat." www.arshkhaira.com

Band: Warning Signs www.arshkhaira.com Download this and all of my albums here: www.arshkhaira.bandcamp.com Words and Music by Arsh Khaira Vocals: Arsh Khaira Drums: N.Dublanko Bass: R.Sopka Guitar: D.Keer Guitar/Vocals: E.Cheng

Band: Warning Signs www.arshkhaira.com words/music: A.Khaira Download all of my albums here: www.arshkhaira.bandcamp.com Vocals - Arsh Khaira Guitar - Devin Keer Guitar/Vocals - Eric Cheng Bass - Ryan Sopka Drums - Nic Dublanko Words and Music by A.Khaira www.arshkhaira.com